FIRST TIME REACTING TO | "I’d Rather Go Blind" by Etta James

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[@toddellison5128]

You should go down the Nina Simone rabbit hole, too. Etta is pure magic.

[@steveperkins8748]

Britt!!!! If you have not heard Etta James sing "At Last" you have not experienced Soul Music. Grown white men are moved to tears with this incredible song. You will need to pick your self up off the floor after hearing it for the first time. Trust me and everyone else who has mentioned it.

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

LOVE LOVE LOVE that song!

[@randyhochstein8455]

Great song, and Etta definitely sings the hell out of it, an unquestionable masterpiece. If you will entertain a cover version, you might enjoy Stevie Nicks rendition. I think she’s pays proper respect to Etta’s original.

[@sanzoftatooine]

You can't go wrong with Ms. James. And it's never too late to go down the rabbit hole. Such an immense talent. She actually wanted to be a Country singer when she was growing up.

[@user-wf9py1es9z]

You need to check out Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa doing their rendition of this classic. Beth is a 4 time Jazz artist of the year winner. Talk about storytelling! It is fabulous.

[@MrSteve10]

Beth & Joe doing this song, Live . . . . is AMAZING!! After listening to it, it WILL be on your playlist!

[@M63Tod]

Their version is incredible.

[@jshizzle6866]

The best and bad thing about Etta James is that she went through it. And you can feel it when she sings.

[@robertkern9911]

you have to hear Beth Hart and Joe Bonomassas version it even blows this away imho

[@mikelesley2803]

A truly classic song performed by a legendary singer. You can feel her emotions coming through in a strong manner.

[@keithwest2148]

Etta James not only could sing, but she knew what to sing. I love that you feature so many of the great female artists of the mid to late 20th century. I feel so fortunate to have grown up in an era in which all I had to do was turn on the radio and sounds like this came out. You should sample a little Sarah Vaughn.

[@ryderaunlein3457]

Gen Z: "What's a radio?" 🙂

[@mikepiccione886]

You absolutely have to hear Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa's cover of id rather Go Blind

[@dagmar.6954]

Etta James was a great singer who performed in various genres, including blues, R&B, soul, rock & roll, jazz & gospel in the 50's-80's. She had an amazing powerful voice. She had so many hits such as "At Last", "Stormy Weather", "The Wallflower", "Tell Mama", "Something's Got A Hold On Me", "If I Can't Have You", "Spoonful", "All I Could Do Was Cry", "My Dearest Darling", "A Sunday Kind Of Love", "Fool That I Am", "Don't Cry Baby", "Losers Weepers", "I Found A Love" etc.

[@bennysmith416]

Another hit recorded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama's Fame Recording Studio

[@lesliedavis2185]

I think muscle shoals is just about a sacred place.

[@jenniferworley7115]

Please do the live version of this if only for yourself. Miss Etta played that audience like a violin. Half the time she didn't even use her microphone she just belted it out. She also had a wicked sense of humor. Love, love, love this woman. "At Last", was another favorite of mine by Miss Etta James. Thanks for the time and thoughts you share. Peace✌

[@Cheryworld]

great music. You also might want to give Peggy Lee a shot, Jazz and Blues from early 1940s to end of 20th Century

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

Etta sang so awesome, and I could relate to her pain. She had a voice that gave me chills. Such talent!!! ❤❤❤

[@kirpalite]

Excellent, excellent. The live at Montreux version is a killer! It will knock your socks off!

[@mikem957]

Etta James was the first Lady of Rock and Roll. She came out in the 50s. Beyonce played her in the movie Cadillac Records and covered this classic. Etta also did the song At Last, it too is a classic.

[@royperkins9176]

Legendary Etta James RIP. To be honest it was Angelina cover this and “Something’s Got a Hold on Me” that introduced and had me going back and experiencing this Awesome Lady’s work. Thanks for this reaction 🤠

[@blueisback3683]

You should know more about Etta James, but she was a little before your time. What a voice and no auto tune, not sure they even had reverb back then LOL Love to see you add some of these old classics, we all could use the education.

[@Ameslan1]

My favorite blues hit that Etta James sings is "Tell Mama" POWERFUL.. so powerful that the song was covered by Janis Joplin which also became a big hit for Janis! If you like Etta James' Blues, you should also react to KoKo Taylor, another GREAT BLUES singer who sings with power! :) I strongly recommend you react to KoKo Taylor's big blues hit "i'm a Woman" and experience that power for yourself :)

[@Rosiepooh75]

Now re-listen to the opening notes of Chris Stapleton's version of Tennessee Whiskey and see how much she influenced him... 😊

[@mikem957]

Yes!! He sampled the rhythm of this song for his cover of Tennessee Whiskey originally done by George Jones.

[@Rosiepooh75]

@@mikem957 I think it was originally David Allan Coe, but I may be wrong...

[@pres96ton]

YES! from the album HEART OF A WOMAN

[@antonnee]

Britt, of you haven't rected to it yet, Midnight Train to Georgia is another beautiful love song

[@hassanshakir6933]

You need to check her live performance of this song at Montreux 1975

[@caroljshepherd3848]

The world and his wife have covered this song . . . but Etta and those backing singers are just delicious! if you're looking for another rabbit hole, try Sister Rosetta Tharpe. ❤❤❤

[@mdhj67]

Yet another masterpiece out of the FAME studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

[@inuchan74]

The peanut gallery! Oh, that's a perfect way to describe the background vocals in a lot of the songs from this era.

[@tjsheba143]

“A Sunday kind of love “and “At last” of Etta James are couple great ones too and Betty Wright’s” no pain no gain’ and “after the rain”

[@farfromperfek]

One of my all time favorite voices. The best version of any song she sang is always her version. No one is even close.

[@thewidowsdiaryartistpoet4007]

I absolutely love Etta James 💯 🔥

[@beverlyadams7667]

I would love, love, love to see you take a DEEP dive into this era of music. So much good music including doo wop and Motown. Please continue to do these fabulous reactions. ❤

[@rikurodriguesneto6043]

one o my favorite songs no cap

[@diannaw3034]

Hey Britt... I see you did indeed react to Angelina's cover (not my fave of hers) of this gorgeous song... and you also reacted to it with Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa.. now that cover I adore.. and Beth is one of the best blues singers of our time and Joe the king of Blues guitar. Etta singing this song.. is my ALL TIME FAVE song.... ever!!! I loved that you loved it. I know the subject matter is a bit dated.. but that takes nothing away from Etta's pure magical artistry!!!! 🤩😍 I do also love Holly Miranda - I'd Rather Go Blind (Etta James Cover) (@Super Bock Super Rock 2010) ... it's sooooo good.. so natural.. and she makes it her own.. I can't get enough of it for real!!!🥰 lol The vid quality is not great.. but it's live and soooo good! I do agree with you... I"d rather not go blind for any one.. ever.😅 Times were different back then.. and well.. it is what it is. Etta's delivery of the song though..... pure perfection!!! 😙

[@t0dd000]

Etta James looks like my grandmother whenb she was younger. Just gorgeous.

[@robertlear2712]

A great Etta James song that you hear at weddings a lot is “At Last”

[@marjoriechung2552]

We're listening to her music not interested in what her past keep it to ur self.here for this great🎉🎉 voice Stella performance

[@brentravnsborg2782]

Etta James the Queen of the Blues, another one of the greats gone to soon. Why do we lose so many iconic performers to drug and alcohol abuse? So sad when you think of all the amazing artists we have lost. Thx Britt.

[@griffcrammond6640]

Listen to Christine (Perfect) McVie and Chicken Shack covering this. Different vibe....

[@sanzoftatooine]

Rod Stewart also covered it.

[@kevincaulder20]

ALL I COULD DO IS CRY, SUNDAY KIND OF LOVE, & FOOL RHAT I AM, are just the best of what Etta James can bring to life with her voice. She has a way of connecting with the essence of a song that pierces the soul. Over and over. Great singer. Enjoy

[@jensvath254]

Her live in Montreux.... One hell of a Performance

[@jerrywilliamson4045]

More Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday even some modern ones like Beth Hart.

[@tobylegrand571]

Great old music

[@donsnedden5266]

This is an amazing studio rendition of this song, but you really should watch her perform this in the live performance at Montreux, 1975. It will blow your socks off!!

[@griselizondo]

Angelina Jordan covered this song perfectly ❤ Etta is in my heart as well.

[@deano2208]

It doesn’t get much better than Etta James❤️

[@okcdog5439]

I saw Etta James in concert just a few years before she passed. She had obviously aged quite a bit but then she opened her mouth and sang! It just seemed totally effortless for her. It was like singing came to her as easily as talking.

[@sherigrow6480]

Best of Etta James is the CD in my car right now. So good, so good.

[@lesgray8709]

Such amazing artists back in the day, such powerful stories. Yes, you listened to Angelina Jordan sing this song, she is introducing the sounds of the 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's to the new generations. I guess encouraging young people, like yourself, to look back at the original artists - there are so many to look into, explore the past and feel the passion...

[@thomasinman8931]

You have got to hear Ettas "All I Could Do Was Cry" Her voice and her ability to deliver this song is out of this world. She's is the best!!!

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

This song was the inspiration for Chris Stapleton's arrangement of Tennessee Whiskey, which was originally recorded in 1981 in a very tradtional 4/4 country arranmement. Brilliant!

[@LadybugLuv]

When I hear Etta sing this song, I believe her, that it happened to her, her pain is real. When I hear others sing this song, they sound like they're trying to imitate Etta and her pain.

[@brittywren2877]

I LOVE Cadillac records and seeing behind that songs meaning. 😊

[@kimzwolinski9919]

Beautiful lady and a great song. I personally would be more likely to blind him than rather go blind myself 🤫😉😂

[@lorisharpe]

Etta .. the one and only.. original.. I’d rather go blind is her song!!! Always… but Beth Hart.. now a treat to the ears

[@tkremarkTK]

Watch the movie Cadillac Records, Beyonce played Etta James and covered this song and nailed it.

[@RJ-oy7cq]

Britt i'm amazed you got the studio recording rather the LIVE...since you love LIVE! Because the LIVE is better this time...which is rare! You often get the just okay LIVE but you missed a great one here.

[@kurtadams3021]

The LEGENDARY Iconic Ms Etta James

[@chancebrown106]

You need to bump her rendition of the Staple Singers CLASSIC “Respect Yourself” live!

[@jackbrooks5487]

Miss Etta is a Blues Legend. Personally, I'm a huge fan of the accoustic Delta Blues of Robert Johnson, Son House, Lightning Hopkins, etc, but I won't count out the ladies. As far back as the 1920s and 30s, the ladies usually had some sort of band behind their vocals. Memphis Minnie was one of the very few who accompanied herself on guitar. Sister Rosetta Tharpe came along a little later playing electric guitar. Some said she could play as good as a man. The truth is, she could play better than most of the men. Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Ethel Waters, Ella Fitzgerald, Koko Taylor, Nina Simone, and Cassandra Wilson are just a few of the great ladies of the Blues. Janis Joplin could also be easily added to this list. You might enjoy watching Cadillac Records, a movie about Chess Records and some of their artists including:: Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Chuck Berry, and Miss Etta James as played by Beyonce Knowles.

[@davidfulginiti5985]

Britt, Ms. James is a legend in soul/blues music and you're correct that Angelina covered this song. Etta was a big inspiration to her and many many more! If you watched the movie Cadillac Records Bejonce sang a great rendition of this! thanks so much!

[@Alfredo-xf3ml]

There is a movie called "Cadillac Records" where Beyonce plays the role of Etta. Worth seeing and hearing Beyonce also singing this song.

[@justinwilliamson5500]

Please react to Etta James and Dr John doing this live! Their chemistry is just…. Wow!! As a 35 year old, I was lucky enough to have this music playing in my house as a child. Etta, Luther, Sinatra, Dr John, and many more were a staple in my household. ❤

[@yogililly1]

Chris Stapleton Tennessee Whiskey melody is almost note for note this song I would rather go blind.

[@rogerdaly6326]

Thank you for noticing this. I've been telling people this ever since i put it together.

[@clemson1889]

Chris didn't write Tennessee Whiskey. It was written by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove. It was originally recorded by American country music artist David Allan Coe for his album of the same name Tennessee Whiskey, whose version peaked at number 77 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1981.

[@jimough2441]

Yeah, as you delve into this era of music, you will find too many incredible artists to mention. Nice journey.

[@browniewin4121]

To anyone who recognizes how good this is, I recommend listening to Etta doing "At Last" because her original album recording is, I believe, the perfect combination a voice, song and recording.

[@jshizzle6866]

Also you can hear the influence she had on Chris Stapleton’s Tennessee Whiskey.

[@pamagnolia]

Fabulous talent!

[@fletcherspears]

Etta james said her favorite cover of this song is the one by Rod Stewart

[@quinjesuis9187]

Unbelievably soulful ❤️‍🔥

[@telebender]

There's a really good movie about Chess Records early years, called 'Cadillac Records' (2008). Beyonce plays Etta James in it. Worth checking out.

[@Michelle_Crn]

One of my favorites!

[@andyallan2909]

Wonderful. There's a great Rod Stewart cover of this too.

[@brendanbyer2327]

Fleetwood Mac had a song (pre Stevie Nicks) with lyrics something like this: If I could sing like Paul McCartney, get funky like Etta James, I'd never change.

[@maureencollins5177]

Etta James had some personal struggles that affected her career over the years but was considered a bridge between the blues and rock and is identified as a major influence by artists from Christina Aguilera to the Rolling Stones to Beth Hart to Amy Winehouse. Try "Something's Got a Hold On Me", "At Last", "Tell Mama", and "A Sunday Kind Of Love".

[@davidschmidbauer3609]

You need to React to Morgan James! She has many covers (her Aretha Franklin Series is killer) or her first Album ""Morgan James Live, a celebration of Nina Simone". However, her Original Music brings you back to 60s/70s Motown. I'd suggest the song "Ranson" as a start.

[@geniej9093]

Etta James is one of my all-time favorite female singers. Yes, AJ sang it on the blue sofa. I knew the words so not a problem. Etta articulates with perfection...thus, still my favorite version.

[@kaychristensen4394]

❤MISS ETTA❤

[@robertlear2712]

Now a blues standard, it is one of the best blues songs ever

[@xmathmanx]

There's a sensational live version of this from the Montreux jazz festival, early eighties I think

[@cindytorbett8612]

listen to the bass line and lead you will get a feeling you're hearing "tennessee whiskey" Chris Stapleton

[@melissamorgan4946]

Beyonce played her in the movie Cadillac Records. She nailed it!

[@mattschoonover1483]

Listen to this, and then listen to Chris Stapleton's Tennessee Whisky. The horns. The sample is incredible.

[@jeroentje58]

This is to be watched in a life version. Her facial expressions are great. When my 5 year old daughter watched her for the first time, she was totally mesmerized and mimicking Etta's expressions. Like she felt every bit of pain and despair.

[@SickGirlRocks]

A TON of people have accused Chris Stapleton of stealing this riff for Tennessee Whiskey I absolutely love this era of Motown women.

[@deanroddey2881]

As many others will likely say, as amazing as Etta's version is, you have to watch Beth Hart and Joe Bonnassa's version of it, which is 'blow your hair back' type intense. Beth Hart in general is scary good. Check out her live version of Mama, which is just her at a piano and she peels the paint off the rear wall of the venue.

[@lfelton777]

Beyonce played Eta James in the movie Cadillac Records. She kills this song. It's probably on KZbin.

[@angiedavis3200]

Etta is one of my favorites!! Listen to Memphis Minnie Black Cat Blues!!

[@Jimmy55don]

The good thing about finding Etta James at your age is now you really appreciate how good she was.

[@GrumpyOldGuy534]

Another good tune by her, "Leap of Faith". At Last is probably her most known tune

[@74artgrrl]

Thank you for covering this incredibly beautiful RAW song because she sang it so well. How would you feel about covering some Sam Cooke?

[@stevemuldoon9451]

A good movie is Cadillac Records, where Beyonce plays Etta James. Also the film depicts Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Howlin Wolf and others, and how black artists were financially exploited. Try Little Walter's "My Babe," and Howlin Wolf's "Smokestack Lightning."

[@familyguycomix]

You should do some research into the Muscle Shoals music scene that’s where Etta recorded this song. My hometown 😊

[@randyhochstein8455]

While I always have respect for original versions, in my opinion there are two covers that outshine Miss Etta’s version. First would be Beyoncé from the movie soundtrack, and my favorite by Beth Hart an Joe Bonomasa. ♥️✌🏼😎

[@xzeke666x]

oh the voice of this woman, she has one of the best voice ever!

[@albertallain7554]

Etta James and Dr John do a duet version that is terrific!

[@user-xn6hm7sm5l]

You should watch the video with Miss Etta James and Dr John doing this sone. A-MAZING!

[@dalewest6843]

Check out Fame studios and Rick Hall Muscle Shoals Alabama. The story behind Etta James writing and recording this song at Muscle Shoals and all the incredible music and artists who recorded there is something I know you would love to investigate Britt. You have mentioned how you love a good story. If you want to learn about an incredible story, check out Muscle Shoals. From Aretha Franklin to Wilson Pickett, Percy Sledge and all the black and white artists who worked there together breaking down the taboo's of the time, you need to learn about this. Unbelievable history lesson here.

[@tkhorn5087]

Agree with others, make sure to listen to Etta's "At Last". Also, another great version is Kelly Clarkson's Kellyoke of "I'd Rather Go Blind".

[@mikerant4135]

It would be worth your while to listen/watch the Beth Hart/Jo Bonnamassa live version of this song Britt, just to prove that people DO still make classic blues, even now! :)

[@yoshiodiaz8600]

Etta James is a legend!!! One of many powerhouse female blues / jazz songstresses. You need to dig deep into her catalog as well as Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holliday and others who moved your soul with their voices

[@weeble3140]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🔥🔥